FLO Enterprises LLC is a US manufacturer of coatings, adhesives, binders, and specialty ingredients made from zein for food processing, packaging, confectionery, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses. Its offerings assist manufacturers of potato and snack foods with edible coatings, surface glazes, and protective barrier formulations aimed at preserving product quality and prolonging shelf life. The company creates plant-based substances for food packaging and various uses where producers look for options other than petroleum-based and synthetic materials.
Established in 1976, FLO Enterprises has gained proficiency in zein, a corn-derived protein, and its applications in coatings, films, adhesives, and binders. The firm functions through specialized divisions concentrating on zein manufacturing, formulation advancement, and the commercialization of biobased substances. Its production activities encompass food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade items, utilized in food preservation, confectionery processing, packaging, and industrial manufacturing.
Products offered:
- Zein protein: Zein powder and formulated zein ingredients for food and industrial applications.
- Food coatings: Edible coatings for fresh produce, nuts, dried fruit and other food products.
- Confectionery glazes: Coatings and polishes for chocolate, candies and panned confectionery.
- Anti-stick agents: Formulations designed to reduce sticking and clumping in gummies and other confectionery products.
- Adhesives: Zein-based bonding solutions for paper, cardboard, labels and packaging.
- Binders: Plant-based binders for composite materials made from wood particles and agricultural by-products.
- Personal care ingredients: Film-forming materials for skin and hair applications.
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical coatings: Ingredients for encapsulation, protective coatings and controlled-release applications.
- Agricultural applications: Coating and encapsulation technologies for seeds and agricultural inputs.
FLO Enterprises operates through three main business units: FloZein Products, which manufactures zein protein and zein-based coatings; GluECO Adhesives LLC, which develops biobased adhesives, coatings and binders; and Zein Ventures LLC, which focuses on partnerships and the commercialisation of zein-based technologies. Its product brands include FloZein®, DermAmaize®, BondAmaize™, AmalgAmaize™ and MasterCoat®.
